Workforce Development Director

Brief Description

Position Summary

Manages the interrelated programs, grants, and projects of the Workforce Development (WFD) department through leadership, operational accountability, and a drive for workforce development program excellence. Drive efficient and effective program implementation to reach as many Alaskans as possible through high quality instruction. Employ strategic planning and innovation in the development of new programs and enhancement of current programs. Supervises department staff, responsible for department staff professional and personal development goals. Responsible for achievement of program goals and objectives and responsible, effective budget deployment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Leadership: Serve as leader of the Workforce Development Department:

• Lead the WFD Department in successful completion of organizational Strategic Initiatives
• Set, guide and monitor the strategic direction of the department; design and implement the strategy to achieve the vision
• Uphold and model the tone, culture, and values of APCA
• Support the professional development of WFD staff members
• Serve as direct supervisor to select staff
• Ensure that the WFD department staff are equipped to perform the assigned work.
• Inspire the team
• Contribute as an active member of APCA’s Leadership Team
  
  

Departmental Management and Accountability: Develop programming and operational efficiency in collaboration with APCA Leadership Team:

• Contribute to the development of, and manage department budgets to ensure that staff and other costs are allocated across funding sources accurately
• Employ personnel and other budgetary resources to maximize their effectiveness and efficiency
• Assure accountability for grant and contract revenues and assets
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funder guidance, regulations, and law in the implementation of grants, contracts, programs and budgets
• Work with business development and other staff to plan for ongoing, new, and sustainable funding for programs
• Implement and manage grants and grant projects to assure completion of grant deliverables and appropriate reporting to funders
• Adhere to program review systems that facilitate decisions about program longevity, value and sunsetting
• Oversee, monitor and approve the procurement process for department contract services and goods ensuring the process complies with funders’ and APCA policy and meets the needs of the department and the company
• Monitor contracts and subrecipient agreements for completion of deliverables and appropriate use of funds.
• Employ sound management techniques to protect APCA from risk and mitigate risk exposure
  
  

Program Excellence and Continuity: Track program and project success, engage in continuous quality improvement activities for departmental work projects, and seek funding sources:

• Assure APCA remains in compliance with funders' requirements in program implementation, budgeting, spending, reporting grants management, and close-out
• Contribute to data management, including assuring program data are collected for internal oversight and are collected and reported as required by funders
• Promote the use of sound data to make programmatic decisions and build capacity for future program development and funding applications
• Oversee and grow programs that raise discretionary funding for the organization to ensure ongoing organizational stability
• Promote intentional growth for both the department and the entire organization; evaluation and vetting of various revenue sources to support and sustain the Mission, Vision, and Values of APCA
  
  

Qualifications / Knowledge

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in management, Health, Social Services, Human Services, or related discipline
• 5 years' experience with program or grant development, coordination, and management
• Progressive leadership experience in management, clinical leadership, quality, or training
• Proficient capability with Microsoft Office Suite on a Windows platform
• Must possess valid Alaska driver’s license
• Must have consistent access to insured, reliable private transportation
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in management, Health, Social Services, Human Services, or related discipline
• 10 years' experience with program or grant development, coordination, and management
• Experience in Alaska healthcare, behavioral health, or human services setting and/or training
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated skills and success in budgeting and grants management
• Sense of urgency for goal achievement in varied activities for multiple, simultaneous projects and comfort with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Results focused idea generation, innovative and creative problem-solving
• Rapport and relationship building focused on achieving results and engaged commitment of others
• Comfort with risk taking
• Action-oriented and somewhat collaborative decision-making
• Quick decision making in response to changing conditions
• Influence that stimulates others to action
• Authoritative leadership based on generalist expertise and knowledge of systems
• Directive leadership to ensure business results are achieved
• Delegation of details as necessary, with follow-up on timeliness and quality
• Accountability for results
  
  

Supervisory Relationship

• Received
  
  

Works under the direct supervision of Chief Program Officer. Performance is assessed through review of work, integration, and cooperation within the Department and APCA, communication with all stakeholders, quality and timeliness of deliverables and associated criteria.

• Exercised
  
  

Supervises the senior managers, managers, coordinators, and other WFD department staff and assesses performance through review of work, integration, and cooperation within the Department and APCA, communication with all stakeholders, quality and timeliness of deliverables and associated criteria.

Language Skills

Required

• Fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Travel Required

In-city travel by personal vehicle for meetings, tasks, and errands as needed. In-state travel may occur. Mileage is reimbursed per APCA policy.

Hours per Week

This is a full-time position, 40 hours/week. Generally, hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Physical Requirements

This Position Is Generally Classified As Sedentary Work Under The U.S. Department Of Labor’s Physical Demand Categories. Sedentary Work Involves

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Primarily sitting for extended periods, with occasional standing or walking for brief tasks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents or office materials.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, or transporting of materials (e.g., merchandise, supplies, or display items) during organizational events, meetings, or travel.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read and produce electronic and paper documents and to perform computer work.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Work Environment

Duties will generally be performed in an office setting with travel and associated accommodations throughout the local area, the state of Alaska, and the Lower 48 as needed.

NOTE: Any description of work is a picture of the major responsibilities of a position at a given point in time. Jobs are dynamic and assignments/priorities may change. The primary purpose of this description is to outline and communicate key tasks and expectations for the position. This description does not imply or create a contractual relationship. Alaska Primary Care Association is an at-will employer.